By the power of fundraising: OSPCA hosting totally 80's inspired virtual trivia night to support pets in need I pity the fool who doesn't join in the fun on June 19th for the...
Book Review: A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson is a thrilling young adult read that brings a cold case back to life....
National Great Outdoors Month: Submit a photo of your pet outdoors to be featured It's time to play outside! June is National Great Outdoors Month, and I'll be featuring pets enjoying the outdoors on Paws...
Hazel says Happy Furrrriday! I don't know about you, but Hazel and I have had a long week. We're excited to break for the weekend. Happy Furrrriday Paws peeps! Stay safe and stay...
Doggy PFD: Float on with the best life preservers and life jackets for dogs This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my...
World Oceans Day update: The humpback whale that was spotted swimming in Montreal waters has died today Yesterday I posted about the humpback whale swimming in the St.Lawrence River in Montreal as part of...
World Oceans Day: 15 ways to save the habitat of the humpback whale Reports of a humpback whale swimming in the St.Lawrence River in Montreal stunned Canadians on May 30. CBC News reported that...
Tails on the trails: How to keep your dog safe on the hiking trail This post contains affiliate links I love day hiking with my dogs! It’s a great way to bond with...
Fall back in love with nature on World Environment Day: Learn how you can help preserve biodiversity  It's hard to remember when I first fell in love with nature. I have many memories of...
We stand with you The Paws For Reaction family cares deeply about many things- not just your pets. We want to support an inclusive society that doesn't tolerate discrimination and violence of any...
Ottawa dog owners: Canine blood donors are needed for Canadian Animal Blood Bank Clinic In my search for local, dog-friendly events I came across something truly amazing! Ottawa Animal Emergency and Specialty Hospital is hosting a...
National Great Outdoors Month: My 5 favourite nature and environment books  This post contains affiliate links to  all of these fantastic books! Nature lovers and book lovers unite! I'm celebrating my love for...
National Great Outdoors Month: Submit a photo of your pet outdoors to be featured It's time to play outside! June is National Great Outdoors Month, and I'll be featuring pets enjoying the outdoors...
National Pet Preparedness Month: Get your paws on these 8 unique dog identification tags Do you remember the scene in Disney's Lady and the Tramp when Lady was given her first dog tags?...
Family fun while physical distancing: Girl Guides of Canada and the David Suzuki Foundation host The Great Canadian Camp-in    The Guiding Year has was cut short because of the COVID-19 pandemic, which...
National Photograph Month photo submissions: Check out these extraordinary pets! This is Jethro! Jethro's mom says he is "my world... my best friend... my everything." I can definitely see why! He's such a...
Product Review: Goober Dog Collars are handmade in Canada This post contains affiliate links! Hazel's life has changed so much since she moved to Ottawa and became a big city dog. One thing...
Book Review: My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell    This post contains affiliate links! I knew before I finished the first chapter that My Dark Vanessa was going to be difficult to read. At...
Summer on the water: Can I teach my dog to swim? (and other dog swimming safety tips) This post contains affiliate links The sun is hinting towards warmer weather and that means it’s...
Heatstroke in dogs: Does my dog have heatstroke? How to prevent my dog from getting heatstroke    This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking...
Dear veterinary medicine community: Thank you, stay strong, and we love you This is my dog Hazel after her foreign body surgery. Two veterinarians and a team of technicians worked through their lunch-...
Book Review: The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell This post contains affiliate links! Lisa Jewell is the author to watch in the coming years and like her other works, The Family Upstairs did...
World Bee Day: With bee populations at risk, how can you help protect the bees? This post contains affiliate links  With murder hornets in the news, bees are all the buzz in 2020....
In denial: The unfortunate truth about fleas you may be ignoring Alright, pet parents- are you ready to hate me? Because I’m about to tell you something that I have told many pet...
Spring safety: 10 common flowers that are toxic to dogs It seems as though the warmer weather is finally here to stay. The sun is shining. Beautiful spring flowers are blooming. Your dog...
Paws walk the red carpet: The Beverly Hills Dog Show airs tonight! Tonight is the most glamourous night of the dog year! The 4th Annual Beverly Hills Dog Show, presented by Purina, airs tonight at 8pm...